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Aquaculture Canada and Sea Farmers 2017 Tradeshow and Conference HALIFAX MAY 28-31, 2017 TRADESHOW On behalf of the Aquaculture Association of Canada and the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia,

1 Aquaculture Canada and Sea Farmers 2017 Tradeshow and Conference HALIFAX MAY 28-31, 2017 TRADESHOW On behalf of the Aquaculture Association of Canada and the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia, we invite you to exhibit and participate in the Aquaculture Canada and Sea Farmers 2017 Conference and Tradeshow, taking place at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, NS, from May 28-31, Exhibiting at these events is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with the aquaculture industry and its support personnel. All exhibitors are entitled to the following: Two complimentary registrations (not including BBQ or gala tickets) Value: $650 8ft x 10ft space with a skirted table and 2 chairs and standard electrical supply Display time from Sunday May 28 th (set up 3-5 p.m.) to Wednesday May 31st (takedown by 12 noon) Business profile (max. 200 words) and logo in the program booklet Scheduled visits/networking breaks held in conjunction with the tradeshow Free admittance to opening reception, keynote and plenary sessions, health breaks, and conference sessions One piece of promotional material (will be laid out on table in the registration desk area, need minimum of 200 pieces) Exhibition fees: $1200 Deadline to receive payment: May 15th, 2017 Enclosed are the Exhibitor Agreement, Exhibitor Registration, and Contract. If you intend on exhibiting, please complete the Exhibitor s Application and fax, mail or the contract form to: Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia Sea Farmers 2960 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS, B3L 2W4 Fax: or via executivedirector@seafarmers.ca or phone: For further information please contact Tom Smith executivedirector@seafarmers.ca

Aquaculture Canada and Sea Farmers 2017 Conference and Tradeshow EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT 1. OFFICIAL FUNCTION TITLE: Aquaculture Canada and Sea Farmers 2017 Conference and Tradeshow (The Contractor) 2.

2 Aquaculture Canada and Sea Farmers 2017 Conference and Tradeshow EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT 1. OFFICIAL FUNCTION TITLE: Aquaculture Canada and Sea Farmers 2017 Conference and Tradeshow (The Contractor) 2. DATES OF TRADE SHOW: May 28 31, LOCATION OF TRADE SHOW: Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, NS 4. HOURS OF EXHIBITING: Sunday, May 28 following setup to noon on Wednesday, May SPACE AVAILABILITY: Booth space will be ready for exhibitors to setup displays on Sunday May 28 from 3-5 pm. Exhibit spaces must be completely cleared by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that the exhibit space is left clean with minimal refuse; otherwise a labour charge for clean-up will be assessed to the exhibitor. 6. APPLICATION FOR BOOTH RENTALS AND METHODS OF PAYMENT An application does not automatically translate into the attribution of booth space. Depending on circumstances, the organizers can decide not to confirm an application, to attribute a booth or space smaller in size than originally requested, to modify the space to be made available, or to cancel a space, without being subject to any legal claim made by a potential exhibitor. For one s reservation to be officially registered, the exhibitor must submit an official application for booth space and receive approval from the Aquaculture Association of Canada. 7. ENTRANCE PASS The exhibitor is entitled to TWO (2) complimentary entrance pass for the duration of Aquaculture Canada and Sea Farmers 2017 Conference and Tradeshow. These passes can only be used by the individuals associated with the administration of the booth. No additional name tags will be issued after the conference begins and you ve submitted names for the passes. 8. CANCELLATION PROCEDURES No sum of money paid by the exhibitor under the terms of the present contract will be returned if the exhibitor does not utilize the designated space reserved for him/her. The contractor has the final say regarding the interpretation and implementation of all the rules and regulations pertaining to the present agreement and has the authority to introduce modifications, including non-specified conditions that he/she may judge to be necessary for the proper unfolding of the event. No registration is final until the payment is received. Reimbursement for cancellation is 100% if made 60 days prior to the start if the event, 50% if made 30 days prior to the start of the event. If cancellation is less than 30 days prior to the start of the event there will be no reimbursement of funds. 9. SHIPPING, RECEIVING, UNLOADING, MOVING AND HANDLING OF EXHIBITOR S MATERIAL AT SHOW SITE: Information to be distributed at a later date 3

3 10. USE OF EXHIBIT SPACE All demonstrations must be confined to the limits of the exhibit booth. No exhibitor shall assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of the space allotted him/her without the knowledge and consent of Conference Manager. Aisles must be kept clear and exhibits shall be arranged so that sales personnel will remain inside the space rented. 11. NOISY OR OBNOXIOUS EQUIPMENT If the operation of any equipment or apparatus produces noises of sufficient volume or odours found to be annoying to the neighbouring exhibitors or guests, it will be necessary to discontinue such operation. Radio, television, motion pictures or other sound and visual aids will be operated in such a manner and place as not to provide inconvenience to other exhibitors. Sounds must be at a level to reach the immediate vicinity of the Exhibitor s area and the management reserves the right to prohibit use of any equipment contravening these regulations. 12. LIABILITY The contractor and/or the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE and/or their personnel will NOT be responsible for loss, theft and/or damage or injury to exhibits, merchandise or personnel or other properties while such are on the property. The exhibitor shall accept full responsibility for any and all damage caused by the Exhibitor or its representatives and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the contractor and/or the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE and/or their personnel from and against any such loss, theft, damage or injury, no matter how caused. 13. ENQUIRIES Any notice or enquiries should be addressed to: Tom Smith, AANS Executive Director executivedirector@seafarmers.ca SURRENDER OF SPACE The exhibitor shall on termination of the Term of Agreement surrender the premises to the contractor and the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE in the same state and condition and clean and free of signs, displays and other debris, merchandise and equipment, as at the commencement of the period. In the event that the space is not vacated by the Exhibitor at the end of the period, the contractor and/or the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE has the right to remove from the space at the expense of the Exhibitor, all merchandise, goods and property of any kind which may be then in the space, and the contractor and/or the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE shall not be liable for any damage or loss to such merchandise, goods or property which may be sustained by reason of such removal or by storage after such removal and the Exhibitor expressly releases the contractor and the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE from any and all claims for such damages in that respect. It is understood and agreed that on account of the shortness of the term of the Agreement, the time for surrender of the space at the expiration of the Agreement is of the essence of the Agreement. In the event that the Exhibitor fails to surrender the space as therein provided the exhibitor shall pay the contractor and the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE for all the damages which the contractor and/or the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE may have to pay or may have sustained. 4

4 15. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND INDEMNIFICATION The Exhibitor will not do or permit anything to be done in, upon or about the space, or of the building or bring or keep anything therein which will in any way conflict with the regulations of the Fire, Police or Health Departments or with the rules, regulations, by-laws or ordinances of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the premises or the business conducted therein, all of which the Exhibitor undertakes to abide by and conform to. The Exhibitor covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless the contractor and the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE against any penalty imposed for or damage arising out of the violation of any laws or ordinances by the Exhibitor, its agents, employees, visitors, guests and licensees and that it will protect, indemnify and hold harmless the contractor and the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE against any and all damage or expenses arising out of any accident or occurrence on or about the Premises causing injury or death of any person or damage to property and against any and all damage or expenses arising out of any failure of the Exhibitor. 16. INSURANCE The Exhibitor shall not do or permit anything done in or about the leased space or bring into, or keep upon the leased space, anything which will in any way affect the fire risk or increase the rate of fires or other insurance on the Building, or which will in any way invalidate or conflict with fire insurance policies covering the Building. Should the rate of any type of insurance on the Building be increased by reason of any violation of the Agreement by the Exhibitor, the contractor and HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE, in addition to all other remedies, may pay the amount of such increase, and the amount to be paid shall become payable by the Exhibitor as additional rent on demand. The contractor and the HALIFAX WORLD TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE will not assume toward the Exhibitor any responsibility for the safety of exhibits against theft, fire, damage, accidents or for any cause whatever. In all cases, the Exhibitor must insure its own exhibits and merchandise. 17. WAIVER No consent to any variation of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and identified with the agreement. 18. ON-SITE SUPERVISION The contractor is charged with complete responsibility and full authority to enforce all of the provisions of these Rules and Regulations for the benefit of all concerned. Any exceptions to or deviation from these Rules may be made only on their authority. 5

5 Company/Organization: Aquaculture Canada and Sea Farmers 2017 Conference and Tradeshow Exhibitor Registration Form Contact Name: Address: Tel: Fax: Cell: Names Required on Exhibitor Tag: Booth # Placement (see Floorplan on last page): 1 st choice: 2 nd choice: 3 rd choice: Do you require electricity at the booth? Please provide a brief description of your booth displays (for example, fish tanks, heavy equipment, pop-up display) Any animals (i.e. shellfish, fish, etc.)? Payment may be made by credit card or cheque: If paying by credit card please complete the information below, if payng otherwise an invoice will be sent to you by . If you would like an invoice sent directly to your accounting department, please provide a contact name and address. Payment must be received before: May 15th, 2017 VISA Number: Expiry Date: Print Card Holder s Name: Amt. Pd: Card Holder s Signature: Please return signed pages 6 and 7 and fax, mail or to: Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia Sea Farmers 2960 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS, B3L 2W4 Fax: or via executivedirector@seafarmers.ca or phone:

6 EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT The undersigned declares that he/she has read and understands the rules and regulations as described in the accompanying EXHIBITOR S AGREEMENT and agrees to abide by them. Date: Contractor/Exhibitor Section reserved for AAC and Sea Farmers 2017 This application is accepted, and as such, binds the contractor and contractee by the terms of the current agreement. Date: AANS Sea Farmers AAC and Sea Farmers 2017 Conference and Tradeshow Per: Tom Smith, AANS Executive Director Please return signed pages 6 and 7 and fax, mail or to: Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia Sea Farmers 2960 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS, B3L 2W4 Fax: or via executivedirector@seafarmers.ca or phone:

Level 1 = Catering Tables to downtown link Exit To Main Lobby (25) 10' x 8' booths To Level 2 Exit (5) 8' poster boards 21 22

7 Level 1 = Catering Tables to downtown link Exit To Main Lobby (25) 10' x 8' booths To Level 2 Exit (5) 8' poster boards Registration Desk Exit and Freight Elevator Exit Suite 101

Exhibition fees: $1300 Deadline to receive payment: May 18th, 2018

Exhibition fees: $1300 Deadline to receive payment: May 18th, 2018 Conference and Tradeshow / Conférence et salons professionnel May/mai 27-30 2018 Québec City Ville de Québec Aquaculture Innovation for a Sustainable Future L'innovation pour un développement aquacole